The Unholy Trinity

20251h 35m Directed by Richard Gray
6.4
(124 votes)
WesternAdventureCrime

Overview

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1870s Montana, in the moments before the execution of Isaac Broadway, he gives his estranged son, Henry, an impossible task: murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn’t commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove, the town’s upstanding new sheriff, and a mysterious figure named St. Christopher.

The Unholy Trinity

A Tumultuous Tale of Vengeance and Redemption

Diego Santillán
Diego SantillánJan 7, 2026
The Unholy Trinity, set against the unforgiving landscape of 1870s Montana, is a Western adventure that attempts to weave a complex narrative of crime, betrayal, and redemption. The film's premise, centered around Henry's perilous quest to avenge his father's wrongful conviction, is undeniably intriguing, and the movie's short runtime of 95 minutes suggests a lean, efficient storytelling approach. However, the execution falls short of its full potential, resulting in a mixed bag that will leave viewers with conflicting emotions.

The movie's strongest aspect is its atmospheric setting, which effectively transports the audience to the dusty, lawless town of Trinity. The cinematography is often breathtaking, capturing the vast expanses of the Montana wilderness and the claustrophobic tension of the town's cramped streets. The cast, too, delivers solid performances, with the actors bringing depth and nuance to their characters. Gabriel Dove, the town's new sheriff, is a particularly compelling figure, embodying a sense of justice and morality that is gradually tested by the events unfolding around him. The mysterious St. Christopher, on the other hand, remains an enigma, his true intentions and motivations shrouded in mystery, adding to the film's sense of intrigue.

Despite these strengths, The Unholy Trinity is ultimately hindered by its predictable plot twists and underdeveloped characters. Henry, the protagonist, is more of a cipher than a fully fleshed-out person, his actions driven by a desire for revenge rather than any discernible emotional depth. The supporting cast, too, feels somewhat one-dimensional, with characters serving primarily as plot devices rather than fully realized human beings. Furthermore, the film's themes of vengeance and redemption, while timely and thought-provoking, are not explored with sufficient depth or complexity, resulting in a narrative that feels somewhat superficial. Overall, while The Unholy Trinity shows flashes of brilliance, its shortcomings prevent it from reaching its full potential, making it a middling addition to the Western genre.

CAST

Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Gabriel Dove
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
St. Christopher
Brandon Lessard
Brandon Lessard
Henry Broadway
Veronica Ferres
Veronica Ferres
Sarah Dove
Gianni Capaldi
Gianni Capaldi
Gideon
Q'orianka Kilcher
Q'orianka Kilcher
Running Cub
Tim Daly
Tim Daly
Henry
Ethan Peck
Ethan Peck
Sam Scarborough
Katrina Bowden
Katrina Bowden
Julia
David Arquette
David Arquette
Father Jacob

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